Serving 307 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Pacific Avenue Academy Of Music ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 307 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pacific Avenue Academy Of Music's student population of 307 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
307 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pacific Avenue Academy Of Music ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pacific Avenue Academy Of Music is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7843 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
81%
55%
Black
4%
5%
White
9%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pacific Avenue Academy Of Music's ranking?
Pacific Avenue Academy Of Music is ranked #7843 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Pacific Avenue Academy Of Music?
307 students attend Pacific Avenue Academy Of Music.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Pacific Avenue Academy Of Music students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pacific Avenue Academy Of Music?
Pacific Avenue Academy Of Music has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Pacific Avenue Academy Of Music offer ?
Pacific Avenue Academy Of Music offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Pacific Avenue Academy Of Music part of?
Pacific Avenue Academy Of Music is part of Jurupa Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Pacific Avenue Academy Of Music located?
Pacific Avenue Academy Of Music is located in the Rubidoux neighborhood of Riverside, CA. There are 7 other public schools located in Rubidoux.
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